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• Software Developer with seniority level (at least 3 years experience) <br>• Knowledge in the following: <br>o Microsoft SQL Server (querying, stored procedures, functions, triggers, replication, and maintenance) <br>o .NET Framework (C# & VB) <br>o Entity Framework <br>o VB6 is a plus

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>• Diagnostic report summarizing key findings and stakeholder inputs. • Annotated outline and draft framework of the AI code of ethics. • Final version of the framework of the AI code of ethics. • Presentation slides and summary brief. • Implementation advisory report. The report prepared should be in Arabic and in electronic format and should not be less than 30 pages. A 2 to 4 pages executive summary of the report is requested. The completed parts should be edited and saved in MS-Word (*.docx file) or an alternate compatible format. Note that PDF format will not be accepted. It should include a table of contents to be automatically updated followed by a list of all tables and figures. The various parts should be submitted in electronic form and sent to the email of the designated focal point. Attention is kindly drawn to the need to ensure that the final draft of the outputs be thoroughly reviewed prior to submission and to indicate the sources of tables and diagrams. References to reports and other substantive material should be clearly indicated within the text and noted at the end. It is also essential to send, with the completed output, photocopies or scans of at least the first page of books, reports and bulletins, used as reference material as well as copies of the pages quoted. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA. Their contents cannot and must not be presented, discussed or published without the express authorization of ESCWA. The consultant shall keep in mind that UN-ESCWA routinely checks all deliverables for plagiarism using readily available electronic tools. All previously published content, even if written by the selected consultant, must be clearly referenced where required within the text and end-noted at the end of the study. The report submitted by the consultant must not contain quoted, previously published text equalling more than 20 per cent of the total number of pages. The consultant shall not publish or announce or reveal the content of the report, partly or entirely, on social media or any other public channel, without ESCWA and MTNMA permission. The content of the generated document shall be the sole property of ESCWA.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>16 weeks<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>GENERAL SCOPE Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming economies and societies worldwide, offering significant opportunities to accelerate progress in areas such as healthcare, education, public services, and sustainable development. At the same time, the United Nations system recognizes that AI has profound and far reaching impacts on human lives, economies, and ecosystems, influencing decision making, social interactions, and access to opportunities. While AI can serve as a powerful enabler for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it also presents significant risks, including bias and discrimination, threats to human rights and privacy, environmental costs, and the potential to exacerbate existing digital and socioeconomic inequalities if not properly governed. In response to these challenges, UNESCO adopted in 2021 the first global normative instrument on AI ethics, which underscores that the protection of human rights and human dignity must remain at the core of AI systems throughout their lifecycle . The Recommendation highlights the importance of principles such as transparency, accountability, fairness, inclusiveness, and human oversight to ensure that AI technologies are trustworthy and aligned with human centered values. At the global level, the establishment of robust AI ethics frameworks is increasingly seen as a prerequisite for building trust in emerging technologies, enabling international cooperation, and ensuring that innovation contributes to inclusive and sustainable development. International organizations, including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), emphasize that ethical governance, standards, and multistakeholder collaboration are essential to harness AI’s transformative potential across sectors such as health, agriculture, and disaster management, while mitigating associated risks and ensuring equitable access. In this context, ethical AI frameworks are not only regulatory tools but also strategic enablers for innovation, competitiveness, and social cohesion at the global level . In the Arab region, AI is recognized by UN-ESCWA as a defining megatrend with the potential to drive economic diversification, enhance public service delivery, and create new employment and skills opportunities across key sectors. The development of context specific, inclusive, and responsible AI governance frameworks is critical to ensure that AI adoption aligns with regional values, strengthens social inclusion, and supports progress towards national development priorities and the SDGs. For Mauritania, developing a national AI ethics framework is a strategic priority to guide the responsible adoption and use of AI technologies in line with international standards and best practices. Such a framework will play a critical role in safeguarding fundamental rights, strengthening public trust in digital transformation, and enhancing institutional capacity for AI governance. It will also provide a foundation for fostering innovation, attracting investment, and ensuring that AI applications contribute to inclusive economic growth, improved public service delivery, and sustainable socio economic development. UN-ESCWA, through its technical cooperation program, is committed to provide technical assistance to its member states to boost national efforts towards the achievement of the 2030 Development Agenda. Recently, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Modernization of Admin (MTNMA) in Mauritania requested UN-ESCWA’s assistance in developing the national framework of AI Ethics. The provision of this advisory service is the subject of these terms of reference. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The consultant shall propose to the designated ESCWA focal point a detailed version of the national framework for the AI code of ethics in Mauritania. The expert will be responsible for the following tasks, organized into four phases: Phase 1: Review and Diagnostic • Review existing national digital documents and the existing frameworks in Mauritania, related to digital transformation, innovation, and AI; • Map relevant international best practices in AI ethics (at least 2 selected international and 2 regional cases); • Identify and conduct stakeholder consultations with MTNMA staff and key national actors, and with the national committee related to this topic, and summarize for each meeting/interview the points discussed, their remarks, observations and proposals; • Contribute to sectoral workshops to discuss needs and priorities, if needed; Phase 2: Development and Drafting • Prepare an outline and annotated structure for the framework for AI code of ethics. • Draft the framework incorporating international standards and national priorities and include practical and scalable compliance mechanisms for monitoring adherence to the Code, and roles and responsibilities for across government and industry; • Ensure alignment with Mauritania’s AI strategy and relevant AI Ethics global and regional Ethics frameworks. Phase 3: Consultation and Finalization • Present draft framework of the AI code of ethics to MTNMA and stakeholders for feedback. • Contribute to national workshop (physically or remotely) and capture the main comments and discussions. • Revise and finalize the draft framework based on inputs received. • Prepare a short presentation and briefing note summarizing key elements. Phase 4: Advisory Implementation • Provide recommendations on dissemination, awareness-raising, and training plans. ESCWA promotes gender equality and integration of youth through its publications and therefore the consultant should pay attention, with the help of ESCWA staff, to gender considerations and youth dimension throughout the research work to ensure that the report gives equal attention to the needs of both men and women, as well as girls and boys. Writing should use gender-sensitive language.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A masters degree or equivalent in AI, ICT, technology, engineering, computer science, public administration, ethics, or a related field is required. A Ph.D. degree is desired. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. At least 10 years of experience including 5 years in the domain of digital technologies is required. Previous experience in the development of national policies and plans is required. Proven experience in public administration, governance or ethical frameworks is required. Previous experience in developing AI ethics frameworks is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required; Knowledge of the English or French is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>Collaborate with UNEP and the SCE in conducting a comprehensive assessment of Bahrain's single-use plastics landscape, together with evidence-based policy recommendations and a practical implementation roadmap to enable informed decision-making, strengthen the national policy framework, and accelerate the country's transition towards a circular economy for plastics.<br> Work Location<br>Home based<br> Expected duration<br>9 months-part time<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Regional Office for West Asia delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environmental and sustainable development objectives. The UNEP Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) provides technical cooperation and policy advice to countries in the region to help achieve their environmental goals and sustainable development priorities. Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges worldwide, posing significant risks to ecosystems, biodiversity, human health, and sustainable development. Single-use plastics (SUPs), including plastic bags, food packaging, disposable cutlery, straws, and beverage containers, represent a substantial share of plastic waste due to their short lifespan and limited recovery after use. The Kingdom of Bahrain has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing plastic pollution through a range of regulatory and policy measures. Recent initiatives include restrictions on non-biodegradable plastic bags, limitations on small plastic beverage containers, and broader efforts to promote sustainable waste management and environmental protection. Nevertheless, SUPs continue to constitute a significant source of plastic pollution, particularly in terrestrial and marine environments. Recognizing the need to strengthen existing policy measures, the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), in collaboration with UNEP ROWA, is undertaking a comprehensive assessment of Bahrain's policy and regulatory framework governing single-use plastics. The assessment will identify strengths, gaps, implementation challenges, and opportunities for improvement while drawing upon international good practices and lessons learned from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Arab region, and other jurisdictions. The assignment will culminate in the development of evidence-based policy recommendations and an implementation roadmap to reinforce Bahrain's transition towards a circular economy for plastics. UNEP seeks to recruit an International Expert on Plastic Pollution and Circular Economy to provide technical, analytical, drafting, and advisory provision for the assessment of Bahrain's policy and regulatory framework on single-use plastics, the review of international best practices, stakeholder consultations, and the development of evidence-based policy recommendations and an implementation roadmap, in close coordination with the SCE and under UNEP ROWA supervision. The objective of this assignment is to contribute to the work of UNEP ROWA in reviewing the current status of single-use plastics in Bahrain, assessing the effectiveness of the existing policy and regulatory framework, identifying policy and implementation gaps, benchmarking international and regional good practices, and developing a practical policy framework and implementation roadmap to reduce single-use plastics and advance Bahrain's transition towards a circular economy for plastics. The expert will provide technical, analytical, drafting, and advisory maintenance throughout the assignment. Duties and responsibilties: Under the direct supervision of the designated Programme Management Officer at UNEP ROWA, the selected consultant will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities for each of the four projects detailed previously: 2.a. Project Inception and Planning •Prepare an inception report outlining the proposed methodology, workplan, stakeholder engagement approach, data requirements, and timeline for the assignment. •Review all relevant background documents, policies, legislation, reports, and technical materials provided by UNEP and the SCE. •Identify additional information and data requirements necessary to successfully implement the assignment. 2.b. Assessment of the Current Situation •Conduct a comprehensive review of the current status of single-use plastics (SUPs) in Bahrain using available national and international literature, reports, statistics, and other relevant secondary data. •Assess trends in the production, import, consumption, waste generation, collection, recycling, treatment, disposal, and environmental impacts of SUPs, where data are available. •Identify the principal categories of SUP products contributing to plastic pollution and assess existing waste management practices and infrastructure relevant to their management. 2.c. Review of the Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework •Review Bahrain's existing policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing single-use plastics and plastic waste management. •Assess the effectiveness of existing policy measures, including implementation arrangements, institutional coordination, enforcement mechanisms, compliance, and monitoring systems. •Identify strengths, gaps, challenges, and opportunities within the existing framework that may affect the effective prevention, reduction, and management of SUPs. 2.d. International and Regional Benchmarking •Review international and regional policies, regulatory approaches, strategies, and best practices related to the prevention and management of single-use plastics, with particular consideration of experiences from GCC countries, the Arab region, and other relevant jurisdictions. •Assess the applicability of international good practices to Bahrain, taking into account national institutional, technical, economic, and social conditions. •Identify policy approaches and implementation mechanisms that could inform Bahrain's future policy framework. 2.e. Development and Assessment of Policy Options •Assess the feasibility and potential effectiveness of different policy instruments to reduce SUP consumption and improve the environmentally sound management of plastic waste. •Evaluate options including, but not limited to: - Regulatory restrictions and bans; - Product standards and eco-design requirements; - Economic instruments, including fees and levies on selected SUP products; - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); - Deposit-return systems; - Public procurement measures; - Awareness and behaviour change initiatives; - Voluntary agreements with industry. •Assess how fees on selected SUP products could function both as demand-reduction measures and as financing mechanisms to strengthen recycling infrastructure and circular economy initiatives. 2.f. Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation •Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including government institutions, municipalities, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, academia, recycling companies, and consumer groups. •Prepare consultation materials, presentations, and discussion documents to facilitate stakeholder engagement. •Adopt the planning and facilitation of stakeholder consultation workshops and technical discussions in coordination with UNEP and the SCE. •Document stakeholder feedback and integrate relevant inputs into the assessment, policy recommendations, and implementation roadmap. 2.g. Development of Policy Recommendations and Implementation Roadmap •Develop evidence-based policy options and recommendations to strengthen Bahrain's framework for preventing and reducing single-use plastics, improving their environmentally sound management, and advancing the country's transition towards a circular economy for plastics. •Prepare recommendations addressing policy, regulatory, institutional, technical, financial, and behavioural aspects relevant to SUP management. •Develop a practical implementation roadmap that identifies priority actions, implementation timelines, institutional responsibilities, financing considerations, and monitoring arrangements to facilitate the phased implementation of the recommended measures. 2.h. Reporting and Knowledge Products •Prepare all technical reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other knowledge products required under the assignment in accordance with UNEP's quality standards. •Present findings and recommendations to UNEP, the Supreme Council for Environment, and other relevant stakeholders, and revise all deliverables based on comments received. •Ensure that all outputs are evidence-based, technically sound, clearly presented, and suitable for informing policy and decision-making. 2.i. Coordination and General Responsibilities •Maintain regular communication with UNEP throughout the assignment and participate in coordination meetings as requested. •Work collaboratively with UNEP, the SCE, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of all agreed outputs. •Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained during the course of the assignment. •Perform any other related tasks requested by UNEP that are necessary for the successful implementation of the consultancy and are consistent with the scope and objectives of the assignment.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>An advanced university degree (master’s is required, PhD is an asset or equivalent) in Waste management, Environmental engineering, Environmental policy, Environmental management, Circular economy, public policy, Sustainable development, or another relevant discipline. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. At least 10 years of professional experience in solid waste management, plastic pollution, circular economy, environmental policy, or closely related fields is requied Demonstrated experience in reviewing and developing environmental policies, legislation, strategies, or regulatory frameworks related to plastics, waste i management, or circular economy is required en experience in conducting policy assessments, gap analyses, and developing evidence-based policy recommendations and implementation roadmaps is required Experience in stakeholder consultation and facilitation involving government institutions, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders is required Experience in preparing high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and strategic documents for governments or international organizations is required Experience working in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Arab region, or on environmental policy issues in developing countries is highly desirable Previous professional experience with the United Nations system, international organizations, or multilateral environmental programmes is desirable.<br> Languages<br>Fluency in written and spoken English is required.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>